Thyroidectomy under local versus general anesthesia in health camp settings in Uganda: a randomized prospective equivalence single-blind controlled trial

Abstract Background Endemic goiter is highly prevalent in Uganda, placing a considerable surgical burden on the healthcare system. Across Africa, prevalence varies widely, reaching 60.2%, with visible goiter affecting 30% of Uganda’s rural population despite salt iodization programs. Despite evidenc...

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Main Authors: Umaru Kabuye, Jane Odubu Fualal, Herman Lule
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-025-02810-2
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